BIPEC ratings indicate anti-business trend on rise in Legislature

Mississippi legislators received a report card scoring them on performance that helps economic growth and a positive climate for jobs creation. Total legislative performance, as evaluated by the Business and Industry Political Education Committee (BIPEC), showed a slight improvement over mid-term ratings calculated in 1997.

According to BIPEC`s analysis of grades, the senate showed a slight improvement while the house recorded a small decline in performance.

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